Late-night takeaway plan refused after objections

The plans were refused because of the potential impact on the surrounding conservation area

Plans to open a takeaway in one of Leeds's main areas for students have been blocked over concerns about the potential impact of noise, littering and smell.

Leeds City Council said residents could be disturbed by late-night customers at the shop on Hyde Park Corner after local residents raised fears about the plans.

The impact on a surrounding conservation area and a nearby former post office, which is Grade II listed, were among the reasons for refusal.

A council report examining the plans for 4 The Crescent, on Woodhouse Lane, said the proposal "cannot be accepted in heritage terms".

If the application had been accepted, it would have allowed food sales at the site until 23:00.

Two objections were received from residents who said there were already too many takeaways in the area.

They objectors also raised concerns that delivery drivers could block pavements, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The change-of-use planning permission would have allowed alterations, including the installation of extractor equipment at the rear of the building.

A planning officer's report said: "The position of the proposed external flue would likely result in an unacceptable increase in levels of odour and noise to the habitable areas of adjacent properties, particularly late at night."

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